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29erduude on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5711292
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:25:05 +000029erduude5711292@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>More realistic of speed if that's what you mean plus it's in it's rawest form of filming.
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5711205
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:05:56 +0000AlexSimon5711205@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Chest cam footage is so much better than helmet cam isn't it?
</p>29erduude on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5710986
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:14:55 +000029erduude5710986@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Well that ^ got me stoked !
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5710912
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0000AlexSimon5710912@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Luke Strobel just posted a new video.<br />
I've no idea whether this is sped up or not (I had my suspicions about that one above, but it's unbelievably quick.</p>
<p>[video]http://vimeo.com/84548980[/video]
</p>kelvin on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5701183
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:48:05 +0000kelvin5701183@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Sedona rules.</p>
<p>One day I'll take a Rocket there...
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700902
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:24:57 +0000AlexSimon5700902@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>You've probably all seen this but just in case:<br />
[video]http://vimeo.com/61450977[/video]</p>
<p>Amazing video with Luke Strobel and amazing music from Rodriguez.
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700718
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:34:45 +0000AlexSimon5700718@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Thanks Buzz - I'm definitely going to ride some bikes. It's been a while because I've been trying not to tempt myself!
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700705
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:33:11 +0000AlexSimon5700705@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote> soobalias - Member<br />
its crabon, but its a 7.2lb frame<br />
its got naff all tyre clearance<br />
and its shock is buried so if it arrives poppy, it has to stay poppy </blockquote><br />
I guess that's one less we'll see out on the trails.</p>
<p>1) True, it's not light. Similar to the Cotic Rocket in steel. I wonder if the extra material has contributed to the fun. The Kona process is also heavy but many really seem to like that too.<br />
2) Not if you buy the 2014 - it's the price for really short chainstays I guess. Not everyone wants short chainstays, but at least this suits those that do.<br />
3) Or takes you an extra couple of mins to adjust
</p>buzz-lightyear on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700663
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:27:07 +0000buzz-lightyear5700663@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>It's not a soggy bike and likes to power out of corners where you can get a bit unstuck with the low BB! Mine in the 275 variant built fairly light as an all day all mountain bike rather than winch and plummet. It's a wicked climber built like this too. You have test ride one as it's a big " investment"
</p>soobalias on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700589
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:12:43 +0000soobalias5700589@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>its crabon, but its a 7.2lb frame<br />
its got naff all tyre clearance<br />
and its shock is buried so if it arrives poppy, it has to stay poppy
</p>jamj1974 on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700563
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:04:10 +0000jamj19745700563@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>The area they were riding in that video looked amazing! The bike sounds great too!
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700381
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:25:13 +0000AlexSimon5700381@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Talking of a Tracer - does that 'pop'. The last Intense I rode was the 5.5 and it was really <em>really</em> playful (I rode the Singletrack review bike). But it also had really bad pedal chain growth which put me off it. (completely took your pedals from under you when going over a uphill rock).<br />
Did you ride one? How does the new Tracer compare?
</p>buzz-lightyear on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700312
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:08:14 +0000buzz-lightyear5700312@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>If I hadn't got my lovely Tracer, this would be what I would have got.
</p>Gotama on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700285
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:00:24 +0000Gotama5700285@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>A mate has one and it is a fast bike, certainly fires you out of the berms and doesn't seem to get hung up on roots etc. However his headset bearings were knackered in a little over 2 months (come as part of the frame) and the rear tyre clearance is absolutely shocking, albeit the original version. Be interesting to see how long the frame bearings last....
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700155
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:18:16 +0000AlexSimon5700155@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>True - but nobody has seen a 2014 version.<br />
There's also a paint cracking problem between the aluminium and carbon parts of the swingarm (which I can understand).<br />
There was a rumour that a 100% carbon swingarm was being worked on, but does anyone know if that's done for the same '2014' frame?
</p>mattjg on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700113
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:04:28 +0000mattjg5700113@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>to be fair, yeah</p>
<p>"For one, the rear tire clearance sucks. There’s barely room for a 2.25 Schwalbe Nobby Nic. This didn’t bother us on Sedona’s dry singletrack, but if we were riding muddy trails, we’d be banging our heads against the handlebars. Evil’s owner, Kevin Walsh, says that 2014 versions will fit a 2.35 Hans Dampf."
</p>roverpig on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700108
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:03:44 +0000roverpig5700108@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Don't they say that the rear tyre clearance is fixed for 2014 and it can take a 2.35 Hans Dampf, which is pretty big.
</p>mattjg on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700101
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:02:35 +0000mattjg5700101@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>I have been put off by the rear tyre clearance issues though.</blockquote></p>
<p>presumably not an issue with the beautiful desert riding in the vid.
</p>AlexSimon on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700085
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:56:08 +0000AlexSimon5700085@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I've been looking at this for a while.<br />
I love they way they describe the rear suspension - everyone talks about it popping and egging you on. That's what I like in a bike.</p>
<p>I have been put off by the rear tyre clearance issues though. I'm keeping an eye on how that develops. Not being able to fit some common tyres does seem a little daft.</p>
<p>It's difficult to find out how many other bikes ride in a similar manner though - there must be some!
</p>roverpig on "26 ain't dead it's evil!"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/26-aint-dead-its-evil#post-5700020
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:34:07 +0000roverpig5700020@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>So, they start by saying that wheelsize doesn't matter and the final line is "back to 26 it is then". I guess this could run for a while <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>